John Deere 318 vs Wheel Horse 268-H

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 318

John Deere 318

18 HP · 1983–1992

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Wheel Horse 268-H

Wheel Horse 268-H

18 HP · 1994–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 318 and the Wheel Horse 268-H deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 268-H is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 318Wheel Horse 268-H
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1983–19921994–2003
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders22
Weight—254 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity290 kg—
Wheelbase116 cm125 cm
Length173 cm175 cm
Mower deck38"38"

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